Madison FFA excels at NYS Convention

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Madison Central School's FFA was represented by 23 individuals that competed, filled out applications, and partook in workshops at the recent state FFA Convention at Albion Central School.

Albion Central School hosted the NYS FFA Convention Thursday through Saturday, May 2, 3 and 4. Madison Central was represented by 23 individuals that competed, filled out applications, and partook in workshops.

Placing first in the Talent Show and second in Junior High Extemporaneous Public Speaking was Taylor McNamara. Zachary Wratten placed third in the Food Science Contest and Mitchell Van Ormer placed seventh in Agriculture Mechanics.

Mitchell Van Ormer received a gold ranking in his proficiencies; Agriculture Mechanics and Home and Community Development.

Wayne Wratten received a gold ranking in his proficiencies of Dairy Production and Wildlife Management.

Ashley Strain received a gold ranking in her proficiency of Agriculture Education.

Eleven Madison FFA members received their Empire Degrees, which is the highest degree given to a member in New York State. Honorees included Andrew Bikowsky, Alex Boss, Dakota Bridge, Conor Cleveland, James Dixon, Megan Rockhill, Kristi Snell, Heather Staelens, Ashley Strain, Mitchell Van Ormer, and Wayne Wratten.

Mitchell Van Ormer was named District V Star in Agriculture Placement and Wayne Wratten is a New York State Star Farmer.

The American FFA Degree is awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and make significant accomplishments in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Brady Lollman, Vincent Stolarczyk and Zachary Taylor received their degrees this year.

The above information was written by Ashley Strain, Conor Cleveland and Michaela Cochran, reporters for the Madison FFA.

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